Containing Or Obtained From Roseaceae (e.g., Rose, Hawthorn, Meadowsweet, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, Apple, Etc.) Patents (Class 424/765)
  • Salt and soap compositions
    Publication number: 20070286908
    Abstract: New compositions including salt components and/or antioxidant-containing botanical extract components, such as bamboo leaf extracts, acai berry extracts, lotus leaf extracts, other antioxidant-containing botanical extracts and mixtures thereof, are provided. The present compositions effectively take advantage of the chemical make-ups and/or properties of these components to provide new and/or enhanced benefits relative to substantially identical compositions without such components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventor: Kent Clampitt
  • USE OF COLD-PRESSED EDIBLE SEED OILS, FLOURS, AND/OR BLENDS THEREOF AS ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND COX-2 INHIBITORY AGENTS
    Publication number: 20070281044
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-inflammatory and COX-2 inhibitory composition that contains at least one of cold-pressed edible seed oils, flours and/or their derivatives having anti-inflammatory and COX-2 inhibitory activity as an active ingredient. The seed oils can be derived from at least one of red raspberry, black raspberry seed, black cumin seed, caneberry seed, raspberry seed, blackberry seed, marionberry seed, boysenberry seed, evergreen blackberry seed, coriander seed, sea buckthorn seed, palm fruit seed, cardomon seed, evening primrose seed, cranberry seed, mullein seed, parsley seed, carrot seed, blueberry seed, grape seed, chardonnay grape seed or merlot grape seed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Mark J. Mueller, Liangli Yu
  • Water dispersible films for delivery of active agents to the epidermis
    Publication number: 20070258935
    Abstract: A water-dissipatable film forming formulation includes a polymer having at least one water solubilizing or dissipating moiety; an active ingredient or agent; and at least one of a plasticizer or a humectant. The present invention also includes a method for delivering an active agent to the epidermis of a subject. The method includes applying the film forming formulation to a predetermined area of skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Edward Enns McEntire, Rebecca Reid Stockl, Ramesh Chand Munjal, Jessica Dee Posey-Dowty, Thelma Lee Watterson
  • Use of a dihydrochalcone-rich phenolic fraction in a cosmetic treatment
    Patent number: 7285298
    Abstract: The use of a dihydrochalcone-rich polyphenolic fraction in the cosmetic treatment of mammals in order to limit the weight, to improve the aesthetic appearance of the body, and to treat certain non-pathological forms of obesity. The use of a dietary or nutraceutical composition based on this phenolic fraction. A composition based on this polyphenolic fraction for use as a medicinal product in the prevention of diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Diana Ingredients S.A.
    Inventors: David Gaudout, Denis Megard, Frédéric Lejard
  • Method of treating malignancies and viral infections and improving immune function with a dietary supplement
    Patent number: 7285279
    Abstract: A dietary supplement comprising as its active ingredients soybean, mushroom and mung bean is used in a method to in a method to ameliorate at least one effective malignancy or viral infection or to enhance immune functions. The active components of the dietary supplement include phytoestrogens, ?-glucans, saponins, inositol hexaphosphate, and lectins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Sun Farm Corporation
    Inventor: Alexander Sun
  • Drugs for relieving hemicrania comprising 1-menthol and essential oils
    Patent number: 7235257
    Abstract: This invention relates to external drugs for dermal application which have a migraine-alleviating effect, in more detail ointments and patches comprising in mixing l-menthol and an essential oil into a base containing a hydrophilic high-molecular weight compound, a polyhydric alcohol and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignees: Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Teikoku Seiyaku Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hideakira Yokoyama, Hidetoshi Hamamoto
  • Scar reducing and massage emollient
    Patent number: 7205012
    Abstract: A scar reducing and massage emollient includes the mixing together of calendula flowers, chamomile flowers, comfrey leaf, rose petals, rosemary and rose geranium to form a herb mixture. Positioning the herb mixture in a cooking vessel and covering the herb mixture with almond oil and olive oil and heating the cooking vessel at a temperature below the boiling point of the olive and almond oils to define a heated mixture. Straining the heated mixture through cheesecloth to define a strained oil. Melting beeswax and mixing it with shea butter, lavender oil, Ylang Ylang oil, Aloe vera gel, jojoba oil, wheat germ oil, evening primrose oil and the strained oil to define an emollient. Positioning the emollient in at least one container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Inventor: Wendy L. Hill
  • Method for cancer therapy using herbal extracts
    Patent number: 7201924
    Abstract: A new method is described for the treatment of cancer. In one alternative, the method utilizes two main compositions. The first composition is Soma, a healing herb described in the Rig Veda, the sacred scriptures of the Hindus. The second composition is a composite of plant-derived substances and a mineral. When they are administered to cancer patients following the recommended therapeutic regimen, regression of the cancer results. Alternatively, the second composition can be used alone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Inventors: Peter Grandics, Joe K. Holbrook, Sr.
  • Method of isolating stone cells
    Patent number: 7175863
    Abstract: A method for isolating stone cells and stone cell clusters from fruit. A puree of a stone cell-containing fruit is treated to provide a chemically induced separation of fibrous fruit pulp from stone cells and stone cell clusters. The method provides free-flowing stone cell powder for use as a mild abrasive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Den-Mat Corporation
    Inventors: Eckart Mathias, Joseph Campanale
  • Method and composition for relieving symptoms of arthritis and gout using fruit of miracles
    Patent number: 7147875
    Abstract: A method and composition for treating gout and arthritis, particularly gouty arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The composition is a liquid mixture of the liquid portion of three different suspensions. Each suspension is a mixture of alcohol solvent and either apple peels, banana peels, or orange peels. The composition is prepared by allowing each of the fruit peels and the alcohol solvent to sit enclosed in a container for approximately six months and then mixing the three containers to obtain the ointment and then topically applied the ointment to the affected area of the skin. Swelling and pain are reliably eliminated for many months. In a preferred embodiment, the alcohol content of the containers are monitored and replenished if they decline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Inventor: John H. Pridgen
  • Skin care compositions
    Patent number: 7138129
    Abstract: The invention provides materials and methods for making skin care compositions that contain dried or fresh fruit particles, and also can contain suspending agents, surfactants, emollients, emulsifiers, and/or cationic polymers. The basic fruit components typically are from the pulp and peel of the fruit, which can be specially processed to retain the colors, phytochemicals and nutritive ingredients. The compositions provided herein can contain particles made from whole fruits (minus seeds, leaves, and stems) that have been subjected to drying techniques (e.g., air-drum drying or freeze drying) and then processed into small particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Melaleuca, Inc.
    Inventors: Suk H. Cho, Becky Zehntner, Angela M. Tuck
  • Antiviral substances from plant cuticular and epicuticular material
    Patent number: 7083814
    Abstract: Substances having antiviral activity against one or more human disease-causing viruses are disclosed. These antiviral substances are obtained from the cuticular and extracuticular layers of plants. Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations comprising the antiviral substances are also disclosed, as are methods of using such formulations to treat viral diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Nebojsa Ilic, Ilya Raskin
  • Raspberry amido amines and betaines as a delivery system for natural antioxidants
    Patent number: 7078545
    Abstract: The present invention relates to raspberry seed oil derivatives derived by the reaction of dimethyl amino propyl amine and cold pressed raspberry seed oil. This intermediate is subsequently reacted with sodium monochloroacetic acid to make a raspberry betaine. The choice of cold pressed raspberry seed oil as a raw material in the preparation of the compounds of the present invention is critical, since it has been found that the cold pressed raspberry seed oil contains antioxidants, antimicrobial compounds and which when reacted with a DMAPA result in products that deliver said actives to the skin and hair, resulting in protection of the skin and hair from environmental factors such as acid rain, ozone attack and UV degradation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Zenitech L.L.C.
    Inventors: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Carter LaVay
  • Cinnamomi and poria composition, method to prepare same and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7052700
    Abstract: This invention provides a method for identifying a composition of Cinnamomi and Poria. This invention further provides a composition comprising: Ramulus Cinnamomi, Poria Cortex, Moutan Radicis, Radix Paeonize Alba, and Semen Persicae. This invention provides various uses of these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Jiangsu Kanion Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wei Xiao
  • Antiviral substances from plant cuticular and epiciticular material
    Patent number: 7045159
    Abstract: Substances having antiviral activity against one or more human disease-causing viruses are disclosed. These antiviral substances are obtained from the cuticular and extracuticular layers of plants. Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations comprising the antiviral substances are also disclosed, as are methods of using such formulations to treat viral diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Nebojsa IIic, IIya Raskin
  • Phloridzin-rich phenolic fraction and use thereof as a cosmetic, dietary or nutraceutical agent
    Patent number: 7041322
    Abstract: A phenolic fraction of fruit obtained from the Rosaceae family and also to the process for the specific extraction of this fraction. The phenolic fraction is rich in dihydrochalcones (phloridzin and phloretin) and may be used as a cosmetic, dietary, or nutraceutical preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Diana Ingredients S.A.
    Inventors: David Gaudout, Denis Megard, Claude Inisan, Christian Esteve, Frédéric Lejard
  • Method and composition for neutralizing house dust mite feces
    Patent number: 7037535
    Abstract: Methods for neutralizing dust mite feces are disclosed. In one embodiment, a botanical extract having a BAPNA-Trypsin Inhibition (IC50×10?3 (%, v/v or w/v) of from about 0.01 to about 500 and a sufficient solubility in water is introduced into water to form an aqueous botanical extract solution. The aqueous botanical extract solution is atomized into an area being treated such that the botanical extract contacts and neutralizes the dust mite feces located in the area. Particularly preferred botanical extracts for use in the botanical extract aqueous solutions of the present invention include Green Tea Extra and Grape Seed Extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Tyrrell, Duane G. Krzysik
  • Nutritional supplement and methods of making
    Patent number: 7037519
    Abstract: Nutritional supplements and methods for making same supplement the intake of nutrition from foods. Garlic and apple cider vinegar are currently available in separate forms and are popular with consumers. However, heretofore these two ingredients have not been available together. By combining garlic and apple cider vinegar into one convenient, easy to take tablet, capsule, or gel encapsulated liquid, a person only has to consume one pill instead of two. Furthermore, consumption of garlic and apple cider vinegar in pill form allows for a higher concentration of active ingredients than are present in naturally occurring garlic and apple cider vinegar. Furthermore, potentially offensive tastes and odors present in naturally occurring garlic and apple cider vinegar are avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Inventor: Donna Humphrey
  • Anti-itch solution
    Patent number: 7029704
    Abstract: The anti-itch solution is a solution of hydrogen peroxide, sodium bicarbonate and apple cider vinegar applied to feet to prevent a common fungal infection of feet known as “athlete's foot”.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Inventor: Clifford E. Woods, Jr.
  • Blends of ursolic acid/oleanolic acid
    Patent number: 7001621
    Abstract: Blends comprising a glyceride and ursolic acid and oleanolic acid in weight ratios of 1:99 to 99:1 that contain less than 20 wt % of natural apolar components and/or low molecular weight components, normally present in natural extract for ursolic acid and oleanolic acid do not display the negative off taste of the natural extracts anymore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Loders Croklaan B.V..
    Inventors: Christiaan Beindorff, Frederick William Cain, John Hugh Pierce, Ulrike Schmid, Erik Schweitzer, Jeroen Nicolaas M. van Straalen
  • Pharmaceutical formulation comprising amoxycillin and clavulanate
    Patent number: 6977086
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation in the form of a dry powder which comprises amoxycillin and clavulanate in a weight ratio of from 2:1 to about 16:1 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient and flavouring agents which provide a straw-berry flavour, further modified by the addition of extra components to add a creamy flavour or an extra fruity flavour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Laboratorie GlaxoSmithKline S.A.S.
    Inventors: Nathalie Claude Marianne Barges, Jacky Andre Gustave Mention
  • Non-tacky mascara composition
    Patent number: 6955805
    Abstract: The invention relates to mascara compositions comprising a plant extract, especially, an apple extract component dispersed in a silicone oil. These mascaras can also contain a fiber component unrelated to the fiber content of the fruit extract. The fiber component, when it is charged, is capable of aligning itself with the natural direction of the eyelashes when an antistatic component is also present. The mascaras contain a natural ingredient of apple extract and are not tacky.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Color Access, Inc.
    Inventors: Amit R. Shah, Nicole B. Huggins, Janet Pardo
  • Kit and method for migraine headache treatment
    Patent number: 6932988
    Abstract: A kit and method for treating migraine headaches comprising the preparing of an oral composition containing at least two bags of black pekoe tea brewed in approximately three ounces of boiling water for ten to thirty seconds. After brewing, the bags of tea are removed and two 325 mg aspirin tablets, one to two teaspoonfuls or tablets of apple cider vinegar, and one to three teaspoonfuls of honey are mixed into the brewed tea. The entire hot and concentrated composition is then cooled over ice so that a person suffering from a migraine headache may quickly drink it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventor: Suzanne Cruse
  • Proanthocyanidin-containing composition
    Patent number: 6926914
    Abstract: A composition and method for stabilizing proanthocyanidin, especially for preventing, for example, its discoloration by oxidative polymerization. The method utilizes (and the composition contains) proanthocyanidin, and an amino acid having a hydroxyl group or a dipeptide containing said amino acid. Also shown is a drink, food, cosmetic or medicament which contains the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tomoya Takahashi, Asako Kobayashi
  • Blood glucose modulating compositions and methods
    Patent number: 6908632
    Abstract: Loquat extracts and methods for the preparation and use thereof in modulating blood glucose metabolism are disclosed and described. In one aspect, the present invention includes a Loquat extract having a standardized corosolic acid content, and a method for the production thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Inventors: Chunsheng Zhao, Jingyan Wang, Yan Zhang, Weiti Yin, Decheng Zhang, Jia-Shi Zhu
  • Compositions for lowering blood pressure
    Patent number: 6887500
    Abstract: The present invention relates to natural compositions for lowering blood pressure, and treating various conditions associated with the occurrence of high blood pressure. These compositions can comprise two or more of the following ingredients in amounts which are effective to treat blood pressure conditions, e.g., (a) Hainan Holly leaf (e.g., Ilex hainanensis Merr.), (b) Chinese Hawthorn fruit (e.g., Crataegus pinnatifida Bge. or Crataegus cuneata Sieb. et Zucc.), (c) Garden radish seed (Raphanus sativus L.), and (d) Oriental persimmon leaf (Diospyros kaki L.f).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Inventor: Rulin Xiu
  • Anti-inflammatory agent and foods and drinks containing the same
    Patent number: 6884442
    Abstract: An anti-inflammatory agent exhibiting an anti-inflammatory function is provided, which includes either a set of dried substances or an extract of Perilla leaf, Cacao and Fennel, and preferably Perilla leaf, Cacao, Fennel, Fenugreek seed, Rosemary, Juniper berry and Celery seed. This specific set or combination of those natural herbs is effective to relax and suppress symptoms of allergy, particularly holistic symptoms of allergic rhinitis, without causing any substantive adverse effects. Since all of the ingredients included in agent are derived from the natural herbs, a long-term administration of the agent may cause substantively no adverse effects. Also, inclusion of the agent into foods and drinks is also useful.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Herb Road Company
    Inventor: Michio Tani
  • Antioxidant composition and method of preparation thereof
    Patent number: 6858235
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an antioxidant composition and a method of preparation thereof. In detail, the present invention relates to an antioxidant composition containing procyanidin B3 obtained from Rosa multiflora, and a preparation method for the antioxidant composition, comprising extraction of the underground part of Rosa multiflora with an organic solvent, followed by fractionation and purification of the extract by chromatography. The antioxidant composition of the present invention can be effectively used in treatment or prevention of various diseases due to oxidation by reactive oxygen species, maintenance of quality of food, and prevention of skin damages due to oxidation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Eromlife Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Mi-Hyoun Park, Nam-In Baek, Jae-Taek Han, Chang-Won Choi
  • Composition for treating gastric ulcer and a process for preparing the same
    Patent number: 6855347
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel synergistic herbal composition for the treatment of gastric ulcer, a method for preparing said synergistic herbal composition and a process for the treatment of gastric ulcer using said composition and more particularly, the present invention relates to a novel synergistic herbal composition which is effective against pyloric ligation induced ulcer model and histamine induced ulcer model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
    Inventors: Janaswamy Madhusudana Rao, Upparapalli Sampathkumar, Boggavarapu Subrahmanya Sastry, Jhillu Singh Yadav, Kondapuram Vijaya Raghavan, Gautam Palit, Deepak Rai, Panniyampally Madhavankutty Varier, Trikovil Sankaran Muraleedharan, Kollath Muraleedharan
  • Wild apple polyphenol and process for producing the same
    Patent number: 6855352
    Abstract: A fruit polyphenol obtained by subjecting a crab apple fruit to pressing and/or extraction. The fruit polyphenol is rich in such components as condensed tannins (procyanidins), chlorogenic acid, and epicatechin. The fruit polyphenol can be produced economically and efficiently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: The Nikka Whisky Distilling Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Toshihiko Shoji
  • Ingestible composition
    Publication number: 20040265360
    Abstract: The present invention provides an ingestible composition comprising a plurality of components consisting of fat, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals, wherein relative amounts of the components of the composition are chosen such that an intake of said product reduces the effects of metabolic syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventor: David Venturi
  • Method of using a compound of menthol and L-arginine as a preparation for the topical delivery of a 5-phosphodiaesterase inhibitor for the treatment of female sexual dysfunction
    Publication number: 20040258774
    Abstract: A manual application of a topical clitoral sensitizing compound combination consisting essentially of L-arginine and a cooling agent comprised of Menthol and a 5-phosphodiaesterase inhibitor, wherein the combination is applicable manually to the clitoris.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Ronald J. Thompson, James M. Thompson
  • Method for relaxing human beings using personal care compositions
    Patent number: 6830755
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of relaxing mammals comprising administering to said mammals a personal care composition which comprises an effective amount of a sensory fragrance that is effective in reducing cortisol levels and/or increasing sIgA levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Librizzi, Benjamin Carl Wiegand, Teresita Diaz, Laura McCulloch, John Hopkins, Theodore L. Barba, Anthony Joseph Leardi, Gerard William Appert
  • Therapeutic composition including saw palmetto for cancer treatment
    Publication number: 20040247619
    Abstract: A therapeutic herbal composition comprising Saw Palmetto, Bromelain, Willow Herb, Grape Seed Complex, Wild Rosella, Liquorice, Passionfruit Seed and Selenium Yeast is claimed. The composition may be used as a general health promotant but is also useful as a treatment of cancer and inflammation. Prostrate cancer and hyperplasia may be particularly beneficially addressed with the composition. The invention extends to a method of treatment using a composition as described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventor: Joanne Hambrook
  • Topical composition for the treatment of skin disorders and methods of using the same
    Publication number: 20040234628
    Abstract: A topical composition for the treatment of skin disorders such as scars containing at least one, preferably two select botanical oils alone or in combination with at least one other active agent and methods of using the same to treat skin disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Marcy L. Kearns, Steven R. Strauss
  • Novel composition for hormonal balance and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20040228931
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition and methods of using composition consisting essentially of a soy component, chasteberry, clover, and black cohosh, in a suitable carrier, optionally with each of the soy component, chasteberry, clover, and black cohosh is enrobed in a glycoprotein matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicant: Pharmachem Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Dilip Chokshi, Mitch Skop
  • Skin aging-preventing or improving agent
    Publication number: 20040223942
    Abstract: The present invention provides a skin aging-preventing or improving agent. The agent contains a substance capable of enhancing the expression level of Rho kinase or myosin light-chain kinase. According to the present invention, aging of the skin such as sagging of the skin, wrinkle formation, or loss of skin elasticity can be prevented or the skin can be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Applicant: Kao Corporation
    Inventor: Tsutomu Fujimura
  • Use of a dihydrochalcone-rich phenolic fraction in a cosmetic treatment
    Patent number: 6805873
    Abstract: The use of a dihydrochalcone-rich polyphenolic fraction in the cosmetic treatment of mammals in order to limit the weight, to improve the aesthetic appearance of the body, and to treat certain non-pathological forms of obesity. The use of a dietary or nutraceutical composition based on this phenolic fraction. A composition based on this polyphenolic fraction for use as a medicinal product in the prevention of diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Diana Ingredients S.A.
    Inventors: David Gaudout, Denis Megard, Frédéric Lejard
  • Cosmaceutical cream containing aqueous raspberry seed extract compounded to inhibit collagenase enzymes
    Publication number: 20040191339
    Abstract: An epidermal cosmaceutical hypoallergenic cream containing aqueous raspberry seed extract of specific raspberry variants in concentrations ranging from 5 to 20% by weight for the express purpose of inhibiting collagenase enzymes 2 and 9.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventor: Robert D. Bibb
  • Method of making cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and dermatological compositions and compositions made according to the method
    Patent number: 6780444
    Abstract: The invention concerns cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical and/or dermatological compositions and methods for preparing them. The composition is characterized in that it comprises a mixture called base mixture, consisting of a liquid extracted from a mixture (M) of tomatoes and apples once the spontaneous chemical reaction initiated by the mixture of the two crushed plants is completed. The invention is applicable to skin care.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Inventor: Alma Reza
  • Vitamin C and calcium ascorbate based dietary supplement products
    Publication number: 20040156924
    Abstract: A vitamin C based dietary supplement product is revealed with enhanced flavor characteristics. Vitamin C sources are combined with extracts of the fruit of Lo Han and/or extracts from the leaves of Stevia and/or extracts from the leaves of Chinese Blackberry. The resulting product is a pleasant tasting dietary supplement, which is easily absorbed by the body in liquid form, and provides substantial therapeutic effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Jonathan Selzer, Cornelia D. Vasile
  • Medicinal herbal compounds for the prevention and treatment of diabetes
    Patent number: 6770307
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a herbal medicinal composition for preventing or treating type II diabetes. The composition is comprised of extracts from Pterocarpus marsupium, Morus alba, Orthosiphon aristatus, Opiophogon japonicus, Rosa rugosa, Commelina communis, Trichosanthis kirilowii and Anemarrhena asphodeloides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventors: Ji-Won Yoon, Hee-Sook Jun
  • Compositions and methods using Morinda citrifolia
    Publication number: 20040137094
    Abstract: Dietary supplements include a complementary blend of fruits including at least noni and Luo Han Guo. Other fruits having a high ORAC value, such as blueberries and raspberries, are also preferably incorporated. The combination of the Luo Han Guo and noni masks the noni's flavors and odors while sweetening the dietary supplements. The Luo Han Guo can be simultaneously provided in both powder and liquid form so that the liquid form acts as the primary sweetener while the powder form acts as the primary masker. The dietary supplements also have an enhanced natural preservative effect, providing an extended shelf life without the use of artificial preservatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas W. Mower, James C. Bawden, Marlin C. Harmon, Craig R. Stutz, Chuan Wang
  • Method for cancer therapy using herbal extracts
    Publication number: 20040131707
    Abstract: A new method is described for the treatment of cancer. In one alternative, the method utilizes two main compositions. The first composition is Soma, a healing herb described in the Rig Veda, the sacred scriptures of the Hindus. The second composition is a composite of plant-derived substances and a mineral. When they are administered to cancer patients following the recommended therapeutic regimen, regression of the cancer results. Alternatively, the second composition can be used alone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventor: Peter Grandics
  • Biologically active chloroform fraction of an extract obtained from a mangrove plant Salvadora persica L
    Patent number: 6753021
    Abstract: The invention discloses a process of extracting, fractionating and purifying bioactive molecules from an associated mangrove plant, methods of screening for pharmacological activities of crude extract, its fractions and purified compounds and use of the chloroform fraction of the crude extract as anti-spasmodic, anti-arrhythmic and anti-cholinergic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
    Inventors: Usha Goswami, Nazarine Fernandes
  • Method and composition of anthocyanin-rich berry extracts that prevents or inhibits angiogenesis and helicobacter pylori and acts as a powerful antioxidant that provides various health benefits
    Publication number: 20040109905
    Abstract: A method and composition for preventing or inhibiting angiogenesis and Helicobacter pylori and providing a powerful antioxidant that provides numerous health benefits. The method involves administration of a composition incorporating specific edible berry extracts and the composition is comprised of specific edible berry extracts. The method and related composition effectively inhibit the release of growth factors that trigger angiogenesis, inhibit or prevent the growth of Helicobacter pylori and act as a powerful antioxidant with a high oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) and low cytotoxicity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventor: Debasis Bagchi
  • Functional agent for decomposing nicotine and method of preparing the same
    Publication number: 20040096526
    Abstract: The present invention related to a functional agent for decomposing nicotine and a method of preparing the same. The agent includes natural plant extracts such as green tea leaves, mulberry leaves, ginkgo nuts, celery, lemon, apple, dried orange peel, and licorice root. The functional agent of the present invention facilitates the decomposition of nicotine and inhibits the generation of carcinogen. In addition, the functional agent shows an anti-oxidant effect, inhibits mutation and remarkably reduces the generation rate of lung cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Jong-Moon Jung, Ji-Hoon Kim, Eun-Ju Kim, Myoung-Gyu Park
  • Antioxidant-containing wipes and absorbent products for improving skin health
    Publication number: 20040096484
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods products such as wet wipes and absorbents capable of providing a skin health benefit when utilized in the intended fashion. More specifically, the products described herein comprise an antioxidant agent, such as a botanical extract, which is capable of reducing the amount of oxidation on the skin's surface resulting in improved skin health. The antioxidant agent has an antioxidant potential at three minutes of at least about 25% as determined by a AST Antioxidant Status Test set forth herein. In another embodiment, the antioxidant agent has an antioxidant potential at thirty minutes of at least about 20% as determined by a AST Antioxidant Status Test set forth herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: David J. Tyrrell, Beth A. Lange, Duane G. Krzysik
  • Morinda citrifolia (Noni) enhanced animal food product
    Patent number: 6737089
    Abstract: The present invention advances prior art animal food products by providing an animal food product formulated with Morinda Citrifolia, or Noni, from the Indian Mulberry plant. The addition of Noni to the animal food product of the present invention serves to provide significant health advantages not found in prior art animal food products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Morinda, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Wadsworth, Stephen P. Story, Claude Jarkae Jensen
  • Flexible elastomer articles and methods of manufacturing
    Publication number: 20040091557
    Abstract: Flexible elastomer articles and methods of making the same are disclosed in which a material, a botanical extract, is incorporated into an elastomer emulsion, solution and/or plastisol in order to enhance the physical and therapeutic properties of articles made from these materials. In another aspect, the invention relates to coating surfaces of flexible elastomer articles with a non-Aloe vera mucinous botanical or laboratory produced polysaccharide which is fortified by additives known to protect, restore and moisturize mammalian skin or mucosa and to enhance ease of application or donnability of the article. Flexible elastomer articles include gloves and other single layer or multi-layer flexible elastomer articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventor: Curtis P. Hamann